Brics countries divided on group's expansion

While India and Brazil have called for caution on opening up membership of the grouping, China says it should not be an exclusive club

20 August 2023 - 00:00 By Isaac Mahlangu and AMANDA KHOZA

Brics countries are divided on whether the group should open up membership to others or pick and choose which states to invite as affiliates...

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